New ZealandWairarapa homes, roads flooded under irrigation plansFarms, homes and roads would be totally submerged in a massive dam lake under proposed irrigation plans for Wairarapa.09 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWellington's water ban liftedWellington's water ban has been lifted almost four weeks since sprinklers fell silent across the capital.09 Apr 01:43 AM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly toll claimed in Kaipara rates warPeople are committing suicide, losing their homes and suffering heart attacks and strokes, because of one bad spending decision by a group of "country bumpkin" councillors.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNearly 200 Christchurch landowners decline Crown offersAlmost 180 Christchurch landowners have chosen not to accept the Crown offers on their red-zoned properties.03 Apr 06:38 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Manapouri power vital resourceWhen people like the PM talk of an orderly transition to a post-smelter environment, they are talking about the scrapping of generating capacity, writes Brian Fallow.03 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandRain sets in over the South IslandThe first bite of autumn will be felt over much of the country in the next few days as rain sets in over the South Island.02 Apr 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Quake outcasts' launch legal battleAngry Christchurch red zone property owners are launching a legal battle to force Gerry Brownlee to change his mind over compensation, but he says it is "wishful thinking".02 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandKey: Bleak future in red zonePrime Minister John Key says it will be "bleak" for Canterbury residents who chose not to take up the Government's buy-out offer for land in the red zone.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandRain will be slow comingRain will bring some relief to drought-stricken farms this week, but the seasonal outlook is for dry conditions to linger well into autumn.02 Apr 04:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Tuesday 2 AprilInTehran RTS Labs is developing a ship-based quadcopter designed to rescue people at risk of drowning.01 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council blamed for water ban delaysThe Greater Wellington Regional Council says a hold up in water restrictions for the region being put in place is down to the Wellington City Council.01 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandBodies may never be foundThe head of a Navy team using sonar to search for aircraft wreckage says it's possible the bodies of 2degrees' boss Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy may never be found.01 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandDaunting task to recover bodiesThe bodies of 2degrees chief executive Eric Hertz and his wife, Kathy, who died when their plane ditched off Kawhia on Saturday, may never be recovered.31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: This health debate has had its dayCitizens of Auckland and Wellington will be surprised to learn that water fluoridation is still an issue for the rest of the country.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFluoridated water debate could reopenThe mood is sombre in the South Taranaki District council chambers. Their decision-making is under scrutiny by concerned locals just a couple of metres away in the public gallery.30 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleKids of the BaysDanielle Wright meets young ocean swimmers competing in the 10th King of the Bays event at Takapuna Beach.29 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandWater ban eases strain of shortageWellington's water shortage is looking less dire after an overwhelming response to water conservation messages.29 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandThe right man in the right placeAn Auckland man who gave CPR to a toddler found face down in a hot pool has played down his actions.28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWestern Springs pipeline sparks safety, environmental concernsAn $800 million pipeline from Western Springs to the Mangere Sewage Treatment plant is described as "Auckland's most expensive freshwater river" by one of the groups opposing it.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEye-watering costs to get connectedA fee for tapping into the waterworks in parts of Auckland has gone up by 900 per cent in the past two years - from less than $850 to almost $8000.23 Mar 07:05 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Watercare's got the wrong numbersDamien Grant writes: By law, Watercare has to keep the overall costs of water at minimum levels.23 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleGeoff Thomas: Showtime on the coast as the marlin come to townAlthough snapper fishing may be patchy, this summer has been all about marlin fishing, with the Sky Tower in the background.22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe price of waterAs drought grips the country, the Government is promoting giant dams to irrigate dry farmland. Geoff Cumming investigates whether the biggest of these plans will work for farmers, investors and environmentalists22 Mar 04:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Friday 22 MarchBored of an evening? You could always create an Algae Biofuel Lab as one 17 year old student in the US did to win a $100,000 science prize.21 Mar 07:25 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: We have Waikato water - so let's use it" With so much of it, why are the sports fields as hard as concrete?" asks Brian Rudman. "Auckland now has a giant faucet connected straight to the mighty Waikato River."19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFew apply for extra help with water billsAuckland households received $149,000 of hardship relief on water bills in the first year of a trust set up by Watercare Services.17 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleStroll in a seaside sanctuaryLiz Light opts for a long walk and a cold swim on a hot day.16 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelWaipu: A shore thingDuring a full moon, Danielle Wright is taken kite-fishing at a Northland nudist beach15 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionFinal Word: Green thumbs versus the big dryIt’s a sad state when cracks are the only things growing in the garden.15 Mar 04:00 PM
